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Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Mental health is a state of emotional well being or an
absence of any mental disorder. It is also the ability of a person to cope with
normal stresses of life and make a contribution to the society. Recent studies
also state that a mere absence of any mental disease doesn't describe a sound
mental health. It is only the health of the person's mind. Hence, a person
suffering from any one of these, social, physical or cultural impacts on
oneself cannot be in a fit emotional state. Psychology is the study of mental
health. The professional psychologists study the behaviour the human mind to
establish the nature of the disease a person is suffering from.

Different people have disparate mental wellness. Researchers refer to the
mental health as an attribute that enhances emotional well being and the
ability to live a full and aesthetic life, combating changes and challenges
effectively.

To maintain a sound mental health, one must follow many good, simple practices.
Physical health is one important factor determining the quality of the mind. A
robust healthy body will help in maintaining a sound mental state. Other little
factors determining mental well being are good eating habits, enough sleeping
hours, stress-free working and innovative recreation.

Simple meals through the day go a long way in ensuring that both the mind and
the body stay fit. Skin must be kept clean by regular baths and a sound sleep
must be enjoyed every single day, in an airy, comfortable room. Physical
exercise is a fine way to maintain the balance of thoughts and actions.
Exercising the muscles every day and making some time alone to even exercise
the mind using meditation or relaxing to soothing music.

These practices help in controlling conflicting emotions like worry, anger and
fear. Alcohol and drugs must be avoided at all cost to have a good emotional
balance. Laughter is a significant part of one's life. A good humour brings
alive a happy mood that keeps mental trouble at bay. On the contrary, criticism
can be taking its toll on a person's mind. Courtesy and friendship show the
good nature of a person and keep him stress free.

Moreover, one must find happiness in what one is supposed to do, as this keeps
one in a fine feather. Satisfaction and pleasure in one's duties adds to the
positive healthfulness of the psyche. Apart from the duties, a person should
maintain an active social life that can help him de-stress from the hectic
schedule of work. Helping others, finding time to meet friends and have a
hearty laugh with them and visiting parents and other relatives are sure fire
ways to calm oneself.

Confidence building is another way to maintain a clean bill of health. By
knowing our strengths and weaknesses, we must learn to accept them. Financial
problems are another stress causing factor. We must learn to spend for our
needs alone and not for our wants. All these followed every day will keep our
mind happy and hale.

Sunday, July 7, 2013

Research now shows that men are starting to lose testosterone levels at an
earlier age and more dramatic rate than ever before. This is due to a
wide range of factors we will discuss today.

As I continue to move through my thirties I am constantly trying to keep up
with the best techniques to maintain high testosterone levels and actually
increase them. I know that around the age thirty most men start to lose
testosterone and will eventually begin to feel the similar effect to
“menopause” for women or we can call it “man-o-pause” for men. There is
actually a medically defined term believe it or not–andropause.

Testosterone can help you have more energy, strength, cognitive
function, a leaner and more muscular physique, and not to mention better
and more frequent sex. Must I say more?

Some of the greatest contributors to decreasing testosterone levels are the
following:

You also need to make sure you are sleeping well. One of the major causes of
decreased testosterone and weight gain in men is the lack of sleep.

Swallow your pride Gladiator, you are not a machine that runs on coffee and
snack bars, you need to recharge and repair and your body does this during your
precious sleeping hours.

In addition to a non-inflammatory, high omega-3 diet, you may want to
consider supplementation.

Only take supplements after you have diet piece
nailed down. And make sure you choose the high quality supplements you can get
your hands on, otherwise save your cash.

A great beginning supplement
protocol would be:

A Multi-Strain Probiotic – to help absorb nutrients
from your food giving you all the elements necessary for the body to
create the right hormones (testosterone being the one we are focusing on
here).

Vitamin-D w/ vit K – because we are almost ALL
deficient in vitamin D and it is one of the most critical supplements we
can take for overall body function.

Great look at the benefits of Testosterone from “The
Art of Manliness”

Fish Oil/Krill Oil – get a shot of omega-3’s from either liquid
or pill form. I prefer the krill oil because of the added benefits but it does
have a higher price tag, choose for yourself.

Coconut Oil – amazing for
balancing metabolic function. Make sure it is raw, organic, and
cold-processed like the one we use from Nutiva.

Gassfed Organic Red Meat –
red meat is one of the most nutrient dense foods on the planet. If
you get it from a grassfed source you will increase your beneficial
omega-3’s. Consuming grain fed meat can actually increase
inflammation (because all the genetically modified corn, soy and wheat
they’re eating is high in omega-6). US Wellness Meats is one of our favorite sources.

Wild-Caught Salmon – get
your hands on some high quality salmon that is loaded with all the muscle
building goodies your brain and body craves. Vital Choice has everything you could ever want and
the quality is second to none.

Movement also plays a critical role in stimulating testosterone
secretion.

Focus on movements that require high intensity for a short
amount of time.

Our favourites are sprinting, and focused weight
training.

Be careful not to over train and for the average person we
would not recommend high-intensity interval training, or HIIT, more than 2-3
times/ week.

During the other days just move your body in some
fashion. Try to get some movement everyday, walking is one of the best
solutions and is great for fat-burning as well. Eliminate all long
distance cardio if you want to maximize testosterone.

This is a great start to increasing testosterone naturally but we have
plenty more tips to share with you and each individual is always unique so a
customized plan is always best.

Contact us with
any questions or to get your testosterone increasing program.

Remember, you do not have to be satisfied with a low-testosterone lifestyle
as you age.

Wake up and take control of your life with a few simple changes to
your diet, supplements, and lifestyle.

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